# Postal Service have warned that higher energy costs tied to the war in Iran are forcing price increases across industries.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-10 · The New York Times*

## Key points

- Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have raised baggage fees by $10 due to higher energy costs.
- USPS will impose an 8 percent temporary package surcharge from April 26, 2024, to January 17, 2027.
- FedEx implemented a 26.5 percent fuel surcharge on packages and airfreight as of April 6.
- Amazon added a 3.5 percent fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers starting April 17.
- OECD now expects U.S. inflation to reach 4.2 percent in 2024, up from 2.6 percent in 2025.

**Companies:** Amazon, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, FedEx, UPS, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways
**Countries:** United States, Iran

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